Embedded Software Engineer

Donatech Corporation; Town of Owego (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Donatech Corporation in Owego, NY, is seeking an experienced C/C++ engineer for embedded and RTOS environments. You will write, debug, and maintain secure processing applications and integrate software with microcontrollers, ASICs, and FPGA subsystems.

The role requires a Full-Secret clearance, hands-on debugging, and strong CI/CD skills with Jenkins and GitLab CI. You’ll mentor junior engineers and collaborate across cross-functional teams in an Agile setting.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of professional C/C++ development, preferably in embedded or real-time contexts.
• 1-2 years of software verification, including test plans, verification matrices, and compliance reporting.
• Active Full-Secret security clearance.
• Proficient in modern C++ (C++14/17/20) and C with debugging tools (JTAG, SWD, logic analyzers).

Responsibilities

• Write, debug, and maintain modern C++ code for secure processing applications.
• Embed software with microcontrollers, ASICs, and FPGA subsystems.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI) and build systems (CMake/Make).
• Enforce coding standards and conduct peer reviews with unit testing (GoogleTest).
• Create design documents, interface specs, and maintenance guides; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

C/C++ development

Embedded/RTOS

Debugging with hardware tools

Git version control

MISRA C/C++, Core Guidelines

Agile / mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE or related field

C++ Institute certification

Xilinx certification

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CMake

Make

Python

Bash

PowerShell

GoogleTest

Job description

Position would require the candidate to be a W2 employee of Donatech.

US Citizenship Required.

Active Secret Clearance Required.

• Design & Development Write, debug, and maintain modern C++ code for secure processing applications. Develop and sustain legacy codebases used across multiple projects. Implement low‐level C/C++ for bare‑metal and RTOS environments (e.g., FreeRTOS, VxWorks).
• Embedded & Firmware Integration Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate software with microcontrollers, ASICs, and FPGA subsystems (Xilinx, PolarFire). Produce firmware, drivers, and hardware‑abstraction layers for mission‑critical platforms.
• CI/CD & Build Automation Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI) to streamline builds, tests, and deployments. Use build systems such as CMake or Make; script automation with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Quality & Compliance Enforce coding standards (MISRA C/C++, C++ Core Guidelines). Conduct peer reviews, unit‑testing (GoogleTest), and maintain comprehensive test suites.
• Documentation & Communication Create clear design documents, interface specifications, and maintenance guides. Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand‑ups, sprint planning, retrospectives). Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across cross‑functional teams.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5-6 years of professional C/C++ development, preferably in embedded or real‑time contexts.
• Software Verification: 1-2 years of experience developing and executing software verification procedures, including creation of test plans, verification matrices, and compliance reporting.
• Clearance: Active Full‑Secret security clearance.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in modern C++ (C++14/17/20) and C. Strong debugging skills with hardware tools (JTAG, SWD, logic analyzers). Version control expertise (Git). Ability to diagnose, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bare‑Metal & Driver Development - Low‑level programming for microcontrollers or SoCs without an OS.
• Hardware Driver Development - Writing drivers for ASICs, FPGA interfaces, and peripheral devices.
• Embedded C/C++
• CI/CD Pipelines - Building and maintaining automated pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.
• C# Development - Tooling, test harnesses, or GUI applications.
• FPGA Development - Familiarity with Xilinx/PolarFire families, Vivado/Libero toolchains, Vitis/Softconsole Development Environments.
• Scripting/Automation - Python, Bash, PowerShell for workflow automation.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Optional certifications: C++ Institute certification, Xilinx Certified, security clearance courses.

Additional Information

• Location: Owego, NY (full‑time, onsite).
• Security: Work performed in a classified environment; all personnel must adhere to handling procedures.